# $250,000 Self Cleaning Pay Toilets Philly Installs High Tech Poopers By Hobbyist | Published 2007-02-03 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/250000-self-cleaning-pay-toilets-philly-installs-high-tech-poopers References: [philly](http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/news/local/16523208.htm) A new high-tech [automated porta-potty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-toilets) being installed in Center City, Philadelphia. The first [public toilet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-bathroom-global-challenge) in Philly, the toilet will cost 25 cents to use. And after each use, the inside of the bathroom is completely sanitized. The high tech toilets cost $250,000, and ths city of Philadelphia has already ordered a dozen! Martin McDonough from Wall USA says that "the toilet is servo motor driven, microprocessor controlled. It's got the latest in automated technology. It's [self-cleaning within 50 seconds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-toilets)." This is a good idea and all, but what if you really have to go? Waiting 50 seconds may seem like forever! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **High-tech Automated Toilets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop cost-effective and efficient self-cleaning toilet technologies for public spaces. - **Sanitation Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced sanitation systems that can quickly and effectively clean public restrooms, improving hygiene and user experience. - **Smart Restroom Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design intelligent restroom solutions that incorporate IoT and automation to optimize the cleanliness and maintenance of public toilets. ### Where This Applies - **Public Facilities:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the design and maintenance of public toilets to enhance cleanliness, accessibility, and user satisfaction. - **Sanitation Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative sanitation technologies and services that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and promote hygiene in public spaces. - **Smart City Infrastructure:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart restroom solutions into urban infrastructure to enhance the quality of public services and overall urban experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feature-Packed Smart Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neolet.md) - [Futuristic Intelligent Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-toilet.md) - [Self-Flushing Smart Cat Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-cat-toilet.md) - [Automated Maintenance Toilet Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icleaningo-bidet-toilet-seat-dc02.md) - [Water-Free Telescoping Toilet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clesana-x1.md) - [Two-in-One Toilet Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potty-pods.md) - [Sustainable Sand-Filled Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandi-toilet.md) - [Brutalist Smart Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formation-02.md) - [Smart Bidet Toilet Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e930.md)